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The Panel Interview

by Carole Martin | Nov 18, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

The board or panel is not one entity, but several individuals coming together with the common goal of hiring the best candidate for the job! However – in many cases each person has his own agenda or her department’s interest at heart. The HR Manager will be checking...

Artificial Intelligence used to interview candidates without “humans”

by Carole Martin | Nov 5, 2020 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Job Search

The Challenge There are the new technical techniques that will face applicants in certain companies that are using Artificial Intelligence. 1) Candidate fills out online application. (gone are the days when you just sent a resume.) The online application is extensive...

The Transformation of the Job Interview

by Carole Martin | Nov 5, 2020 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Jobs Outlook

Emotional intelligence, and virtual-reality simulations may be in your future if you are going to change jobs. Behavior and personality traits may become as important as your qualifications and experience. This may be a challenge for the Introverted – or, the...

It’s In The Ears

by Carole Martin | Oct 26, 2020 | Career, Interview Training, Job Search

It’s In The Ears If you thought interviewing was only about answering questions, you’ve been missing the point. You’ve also been missing an opportunity to gather valuable information. Listening is one of the skills most underutilized by candidates. Most people go into...

All stories should have an ending – the results.

by Carole Martin | Oct 26, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Interview Training, Tell Me About Yourself

Behavioral stories have a “beginning,” a “middle,” and an “end.” Not all stories end with a success, but all stories should have an ending – the results. RESULT Kudos or comment from others are the best way to end a story. In advertising and marketing they call it –...

Excerpt from Boost Your Hiring IQ- quiz

by Carole Martin | Oct 5, 2020 | Career, Hiring Practices, Job Search, Jobs Outlook

“Can you give me an example of a time when you were working on a project that required sustained and persistent effort?” What answer actually answers the question? Which answer should you be wary of? Are there any Red Flags? (A) “I have handled all assignments with...